MANA Program

Overview

MANA Program

The MANA Program is dedicated to building cultural and educational experiences for Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi students, as well as for students interested in learning about these cultures. MANA helps students build a strong foundation within their communities to achieve both their academic and personal goals.

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Goals

  • Enhance students’ experiences and make connections between courses, campus faculty, administrators, staff, and classmates through learning communities, social events, conferences, college tours, and student support programming.
  • By weaving together relevant voices, stories, and community experiences, the MANA Program provides support to ensure students reach their educational goals.

Academic Support

  • Learning Community Courses
  • Academic, Career, and Personal Counseling
  • Transfer Information
  • Tutoring Referrals

Community and Social Support

  • Professional and Personal Development
  • Cultural Activities
  • Bonding/Social Events

Getting Involved with the MANA Program

The MANA Program offers two main tracks of participation, as outlined below:

Learning Community Track

  • Enrollment in one or more courses that are taught by supportive instructors and counselors. Students will develop supportive relationships with their peers and faculty, and gain a deeper understanding of class content.
  • Required to participate in at least one MANA event per semester
  • Meet with MANA Counselor each Fall and Spring semester for educational planning
  • Access to MANA Program Canvas shell for announcements + additional information

INSPIRE Track

  • Participate in at least three MANA events per semester
  • Meet with MANA Counselor each Fall and Spring semester for educational planning
  • Access to MANA Program Canvas shell for announcements + additional information

If you’re interested in joining the MANA Program, please fill out the MANA Interest Form below. A MANA team memeber will reach out to you to schedule an appointment to meet!

    MANA INTEREST FORM

    Make an Appointment

    Counseling for MANA students is offered at the LAC counseling offices in Building A, Room 1111.

    MANA students are required to meet with an academic counselor at least once each fall and spring semester to stay on track with their academic and personal goals. We strongly advise meeting with a MANA Program Counselor. However, if you cannot meet with a MANA Program Counselor, please schedule an appointment once each semester with a General Counselor or a Counselor for another program you may be a part of, based on availability.

    You can schedule a counseling appointment with a MANA Program Counselor through the following options: ·

    • Email mana@lbcc.edu and include your full name, LBCC student ID number, and availability.
    • Call LAC General Counseling at (562) 938-4561 and request to meet with a MANA Program Counselor.
    • Or, visit the online counseling appointment scheduling system